# Blue Bayou (2021)

> A Korean adoptee in Louisiana fights to keep his family together when an immigration system brands him an outsider in his own home.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/453194

## Facts

- Runtime: 117 min
- Genres: Drama
- Director: Justin Chon
- Cast: Justin Chon, Alicia Vikander, Mark O'Brien, Linh-Dan Pham, Sydney Kowalske, Vondie Curtis-Hall, Emory Cohen, Geraldine Singer
- TMDB rating: 7.4/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt11121664/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: measured
- Intensity: strong
- Complexity: layered
- Violence: mild
- Mood: melancholic, urgent, intimate, reflective evening, social justice film night

## Synopsis

A poignant exploration of identity and belonging in the face of adversity.

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